Morning Goldfinch with verse II
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Morning Goldfinch with verse II
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Goldfinch perches on the thin twig of a shrub as he is bathed in the golden morning light, creating such a lovely view with bokeh. The contrast between blue and yellow is so beautiful! I have added subtle texture and a thin frame for artistic appeal. I have also added a beautiful hymn verse to this version. Wonderful for any wall in your home or office or perhaps a greeting card. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...................................(This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. Females and all winter birds are more dull but identifiable by their conical bill; pointed, notched tail; wingbars; and lack of streaking. During molts they look bizarrely patchy. Size & Shape = A small finch with a short, conical bill and a small, head, long wings, and short, notched tail.Color Pattern = Adult males in spring and early summer are bright yellow with black forehead, black wings with white markings, and white patches both above and beneath the tail. Adult females are duller yellow beneath, olive above. Winter birds are drab, unstreaked brown, with blackish wings and two pale wingbars.Behavior These are active and acrobatic little finches that cling to weeds and seed socks, and sometimes mill about in large numbers at feeders or on the ground beneath them. Goldfinches fly with a bouncy, undulating pattern and often call in flight, drawing attention to themselves. Habitat - The goldfinch�s main natural habitats are weedy fields and floodplains, where plants such as thistles and asters are common. They�re also found in cultivated areas, roadsides, orchards, and backyards. American Goldfinches can be found at feeders any time of year, but most abundantly during winter. More great information on this or any other bird can be found at www.allaboutbirds.org
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March 2nd, 2015
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Comments (8)
Jack Zulli
Like all that is worked into this piece, pleasing textures, verse and treatment, well done;) v f
Nick Boren
Hello dear Debbie.... I hope all is well. You already know how I feel about your bird images.... :-) They are the best of the best!! ;-) FV